Cuban defector Livan Hernandez agrees to a $4.5 million four-year deal, which includes a record $2.5 million bonus, to pitch for the Marlins. The 20 year-old right-hander, known as ‘El Duque,’ will post a mediocre 24-24 record during his four years with the club, but will play a pivotal role in the team’s 1997 World Championship, winning both of his World Series starts.

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Cuban defector Livan Hernandez agrees to a $4.5 million four-year deal, which includes a record $2.5 million bonus, to pitch for the Marlins. The 20 year-old right-hander, known as ‘El Duque,’ will post a mediocre 24-24 record during his four years with the club, but will play a pivotal role in the team’s 1997 World Championship, winning both of his World Series starts.

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Baseball’s executive council approves the use of replacement players

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On January 13, 1995, baseball’s executive council approves the use of replacement players for spring training and regular season games. With the Players’ Association on strike, the owners say they will look to retired players, minor leaguers and amateurs to fill out their rosters.

1993 – Free agent signings include outfielders Todd Benzinger and Mark Carreon by the San Francisco Giants and pitcher Craig Lefferts by the Texas Rangers.

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1993 – Free agent signings include outfielders Todd Benzinger and Mark Carreon by the San Francisco Giants and pitcher Craig Lefferts by the Texas Rangers.

Bo Jackson suffers a career-threatening injury in an American Football Conference playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals

Bo Jackson suffers a career-threatening injury in an American Football Conference playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals

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1991 – While playing for the Oakland Raiders of the NFL, Bo Jackson suffers a career-threatening injury in an American Football Conference playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Originally diagnosed as a pulled thigh muscle, the Kansas City Royals learn of the severity of the injury just as spring begins. They will release Jackson shortly after, fearing that his baseball career is over, and he’ll sign with the Chicago White Sox.

Steve Garvey announces his retirement

Steve Garvey announces his retirement

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On January 13, 1988, longtime National League star Steve Garvey announces his retirement. Garvey played a total of 19 major league seasons, batting .294 with 272 home runs. Also a slick-fielding first baseman, Garvey helped the San Diego Padres to the 1984 World Series and contributed to National League pennants for the Los Angeles Dodgers…

Hank Aaron and Frank Robinson win election to the Hall of Fame in their first years of eligibility

Hank Aaron and Frank Robinson win election to the Hall of Fame in their first years of eligibility

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On January 13, 1982, Hank Aaron and Frank Robinson win election to the Hall of Fame in their first years of eligibility. Aaron established a major league record with 755 home runs, Aaron falls nine votes shy of becoming the first-ever unanimous selection, and his 97.8 election percentage is second only to Ty Cobb’s 98.2…

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Bernice Gera wins her lawsuit against Organized Baseball, clearing the way for her to maker her umpiring debut

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On January 13, 1972, Bernice Gera wins her lawsuit against Organized Baseball, initiated on March 15, 1971, clearing the way for her to make her umpiring debut in the New York-Penn League during the summer. Gera, who had initiated the suit in 1971, will umpire just one game before deciding to call it quits.